Join a**** AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winnerand**** Sustainability Championrecognised by the World Steel Association.
Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.
We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand Fitter to join our dynamic team in Hexham, supporting our operations in steel recycling.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for day to day execution of maintenance activities and oversee a team of 12 employees This is a hands on role where you will work with large-scale equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics and processing equipment, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across our site.
What you will be doing:
Supervision of employees and contractors across all maintenance activities
Offer leadership and technical advice to Trades/TA's/Ops Workers
Conduct daily toolbox talks/handovers and supervise daily shredder and site pre-start checks
Efficiently react to breakdown situations with shredder or mobile plant promptly
Actively participate in maintenance and planning meetings
Ensure compliance of SAP maintenance work orders and communicate and update maintenance tasks through set medium
Drive continuous improvements across maintenance practices, systems, and site safety performance
Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with InfraBuild Safety Principles and safe Operating Procedures
Hours suited to work/life balance- 4pm to 12am Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 11pm on a Friday
Pay rate -
$***** per hour
tool allowance
Leading Hand allowance
15% afternoon shift allowance
12% super
overtime with potential to grow your income as you build experience with us!
You will be rewarded with:
Leading Hand and Tool allowance
Permanent, full-time hours with job security
Team environment with strong safety culture
Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Primary Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:




Health cover at discounted rates- Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
Everyday savings- Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
Support when you need it- Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
What you will bring:
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade with a minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical fitting within steel, FMCG, heavy industry, or industrial engineering
Strong expertise with valves, pumps, actuators, hydraulics, and heavy plant equipment
Proven ability to diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance strategies
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Tickets and other licenses are highly regarded (Forklift, Working at Heights, EWP)
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built onthree pillarsthat define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
Work with a greater purpose- join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation's legacy.
Work well, live better -experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
Build their own future -grow and drive your own development to grow your skills.
Everyday is an opportunity to grow.
About us
InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.
With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia's circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and cutting-edge steel solutions for Australia's future.
We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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📌 Leading Hand Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Infrabuild
📍 New South Wales